A Millbrook personal injury lawyer from our team can help you pursue compensation and accountability if you were hurt when a commercial driver caused a truck accident. These collisions often leave occupants of smaller passenger vehicles struggling with serious or catastrophic injuries while the company that operates the truck continues to make money.
At the Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown, our attorney has been fighting for justice for the injured for more than 30 years. Our team can build a strong case and fight for a fair payout for you. Let us hold the trucking company responsible for the damages their driver caused you. Contact us today for a free consultation.
Damages Recoverable After Truck Accident Injuries in Millbrook, AL
When our lawyer represents you in a truck accident case, we can seek compensation based on a wide range of costs and losses you incurred. Money for these damages is recoverable through a negotiated settlement or a lawsuit and litigation.
Examples of common damages in these cases include:
- Medical care costs
- Rehabilitation and therapy costs
- Future medical bills and necessary expenses, as estimated by experts
- Lost income and diminished earning capacity
- Property damage
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress or mental anguish
- Other intangible losses
We can discuss your case during your free consultation and explain some of the damages that you may be eligible to demand in a personal injury claim.
Priorities After a Millbrook, AL, Truck Accident
Many victims do not know what to do after a truck accident. Our team can offer advice and guidance. At the scene of the crash and in the days following, your health and healing should be the priority. Only after your injuries are stable should you begin thinking about your legal case. After an accident, consider these steps:
- Get a medical assessment and treatment as soon as possible.
- Take photos and video of the crash scene if your injuries allow.
- Get contact information for the other parties involved and any witnesses.
- Continue to follow your doctor’s recommendations and treatment plan.
Then, contact our personal injury law firm as soon as your injuries allow.
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How Our Legal Team Approaches Alabama Truck Accident Cases
At the Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown, our clients come first. We ensure you receive regular case updates and prompt responses to your questions and concerns. You will receive personalized attention from our team, including frequent check-ins on your physical and emotional healing. You will not have to navigate this process alone.
Attorney Dwayne Brown provides focused attention by only handling a small number of cases at a time. This policy allows us to work closely with you throughout the legal process. We will ensure you see the right doctors, help you get second options when necessary, and even recommend physicians and psychologists when it is in your best interests.
We have recovered $100+ million for our clients. Some recent settlements and verdicts include:
We do not ask you to pay anything upfront when hiring our attorney. We work based on contingency fees. You only pay us when we win your case and recover money for you.
What Are Some Common Causes of Truck Accidents?
In one recent year, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) reported 10,452 accidents involving large trucks. This total included more than 2,400 injuries and 162 fatalities. Some reasons for this high number of accidents include:
- Driver fatigue, often violating Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) hours-of-service regulations
- Distracted driving
- Speeding or driving too fast for conditions
- Improper loading, overloading, or unbalanced cargo
- Driving under the influence
- Reckless driving or aggressive driving
- Failure to maintain the vehicle
- Inadequate driver training or lack of qualifications
- Negligent hiring or oversight by the trucking company
Failure to follow traffic laws was the proximate cause of many of these accidents. The most common laws violated include:
- Improper lane change
- Failure to yield the right of way
- Failure to see the other vehicle or pedestrian
- Tailgating
According to ALDOT, the highest percentage of truck crashes occurred on interstates, where 29.8 percent of these accidents happened. In addition, 22.8 percent of truck crashes that year occurred on city streets, while 18.6 percent happened on state routes.
Who Is Liable for a Millbrook, AL, Truck Accident?
Liability for commercial truck accidents often falls on the trucking company due to the legal doctrine of respondeat superior. This doctrine holds employers accountable for the actions of their employees so long as they were committed within the scope of employment.
Additionally, the trucking company may be directly liable if it is negligent. This could include:
- Negligent hiring
- Failure to maintain the vehicle
- Failure to comply with federal or state regulations, such as violating hours-of-service rules or weight limits
How Our Team Builds a Convincing Truck Accident Case to Recover Compensation
When you partner with our legal team and attorney to manage your case, we will take the necessary steps to preserve key evidence and develop a convincing case. This could include:
- Requesting the police report
- Preserving evidence in possession of the trucking company through letters of spoliation
- Consulting accident reconstruction experts
- Obtaining relevant medical records
- Gathering statements from bystanders, other drivers, or passengers
- Reviewing surveillance footage to see if it captured the crash
- Inspecting the truck and vehicle damage
- Requesting driver and company records
- Preserving electronic data
- Examining trucking regulations to check for violations
With this evidence, we can often negotiate a fair settlement with the trucking company or file a lawsuit and prepare the case for trial. If negotiations fail, we can pursue compensation through a trial. Under Ala. Code § 6-2-38, we generally have two years from the accident date to sue the trucking company or another liable party.
Discuss Your Millbrook, AL, Truck Accident With Our Team for Free
The Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown provides a free consultation for truck accident victims. You can learn how our Millbrook truck accident lawyer handles these cases and can help you. Contact us to get started.
